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Title says it all. Which android bluetooth controller do you use to play games and why?
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endo689 said:
Title says it all. Which android bluetooth controller do you use to play games and why?
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I just picked up a MOGA game pad, the flatish one. It's pretty great. Best buy price matched amazon so it only ran me $30. Plus it came with pac man and sonic. It also works with deadtrigger, and nova 3 I believe. Theres a root app you can get so you can use it on app though. or at least you could in theory.
Ive tryed every single one... I always go back to the ps3 controller because of the build quality.
I've used PS3 Sixaxius Controller with the Sixaxias Controoller app. I like it the best. With the app, it's fairly robust with quite a bit of games because of the touch profiles you can create with and for it. Another bonus, you can get something like the GameKlip, which makes it easier for gaming on the go.
I've tried the OnLive Universal Controller. Only works with the OnLive app. I could get it to detect in games like Dead Trigger, but couldn't program it. OnLive did something different to where going into the map buttons sections of games only gives one command.
I've installed Wiimote Controller app and synce the Wiimote, but didn't try any games. It's good for emulators.
Using my moga controller because it was free.
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darekz said:
Using my moga controller because it was free.
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it's hard to argue with pricing like that.
lovekeiiy said:
it's hard to argue with pricing like that.
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I also got it for free, and I am still disappointed with it. It always takes several attempts to get it to sync, and they have it so restricted to what games it will work on, that ruins it IMO.
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I also got it for free, and I am still disappointed with it. It always takes several attempts to get it to sync, and they have it so restricted to what games it will work on, that ruins it IMO.
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Same here. I got mine for free but returned it to walmart (since they sell them there) and got a 40 dollar gift card LOL. Easy money! I wish I would've gotten more.
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Dont have a PS3. But I can get a wireless controller for $45 and also I need a gameklip?
Or should I just go for Moga?
There's another cheaper alternative to Moga, its called ipega, not sure if its good though
providence said:
Dont have a PS3. But I can get a wireless controller for $45 and also I need a gameklip?
Or should I just go for Moga?
There's another cheaper alternative to Moga, its called ipega, not sure if its good though
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You don't need the gameklip, but they are really nice. It just holds your phone for you. If you can find somewhere to prop your phone or something all you need is the controller and the sixaxis app.
degeneration said:
You don't need the gameklip, but they are really nice. It just holds your phone for you. If you can find somewhere to prop your phone or something all you need is the controller and the sixaxis app.
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Yeah I know i dont need a gameklip though it would be nice to be able to play without holding your phone at the same time.
i use a ps3 knockoff controller and sixaxis. it does the job, but probably would be better with a genuine controller.
providence said:
Dont have a PS3. But I can get a wireless controller for $45 and also I need a gameklip?
Or should I just go for Moga?
There's another cheaper alternative to Moga, its called ipega, not sure if its good though
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Moga looked very promising in the beginning. After using though I would never try it again... It isn't worth your money. It isn't even worth free in my opinion...
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I wanted to pick up the Nyko small control but been hearing theres bad compatibility with it. Anyone got any experiance with that control?
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eddie3130 said:
I wanted to pick up the Nyko small control but been hearing theres bad compatibility with it. Anyone got any experiance with that control?
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I heard the same, that in of itself was the reason I never wanted to try it out.
Controllers
So, I've tried about 15 different controllers with my phone and for me, it's the PS3 Dualshock and a gameklip every time. With Jellybean supporting wireless controller profiles it's just the easiest thing out there. If you do go this route, I suggest the Dualshock controller specifically due to the slight added weight. With the gameklip the phone sits about 1/4" from the controller and with the regular sixaxis controller it feels a little top heavy after a while, whereas the slightly heavier Dualshock keeps that from happening.
Another tip with the gameklip (especially for you guys that already have one) if you get the gameklip you have the option of getting it with a case just for the klip... DON'T. It's crap... But, I've found a great solution! Get one of these vent mounts...
--ebay.com/itm/Universal-Car-Air-Vent-Mount-Cradle-Holder-For-Samsung-N7100-Galaxy-Note-2-II-/321064385984?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4ac0edbdc0--
Then, just pop the mounting plate off and attach the gameklip to that. You phone just snaps in and out really easy and is very secure.
The only other controller I would recommend is the Nyko Playpad or Playpad Pro. Great battery life, comes with some cool accessories and a case. The only downside is that being as small as it is, long play sessions are less than comfortable.
Yes but can you set up some good profiles for games like you would on the sixaxis app? It be great if that app could work with the playpad or does it?
I like the form factor of the small playpad to keep in my ride so i can play while my phones docked there. Not trying to really be caring a ps3 control cus honestly there to bulky for me, Small playpad seems easier to store in glovebox
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I use the iControlPad. .. it's the most portable and versatile gamepad that I've found that can attach to the phone. Waiting for the iControlpad2 to be released so I can have a bluetooth keyboard and gamepad in 1 device.
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I've been using the Ps3 controller with the sixaxis app from the market (I'm rooted) for about a week now. I love it. Enough so that I bought a GameKlip. Definitely recommend. I had contemplated the MOGA or other marketed Android gamepad's but I kept reading that app compatibility is hit or miss. It's not exactly plug/play but with some quick settings it's great.
Kayak83 said:
I've been using the Ps3 controller with the sixaxis app from the market (I'm rooted) for about a week now. I love it. Enough so that I bought a GameKlip. Definitely recommend. I had contemplated the MOGA or other marketed Android gamepad's but I kept reading that app compatibility is hit or miss. It's not exactly plug/play but with some quick settings it's great.
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Yea, Sixaxis AINEC imo. Nothing comes close to the accuracy and reliability it provides. Just root already and start rocking the PS3 controller
I think it's awesome! I use it at my house when I can't find my remote control or when I'm too damn lazy and it's too far away lol. Also when I'm at the mall I mess around in Target and Best Buy and amuse my friends by changing the channels and volume hahaha.
Now I've been using the Samsung WatchON app that came with the phone... little did I know there are a million other "Remote Control" apps on the Play Store. Does anyone use the IR Blaster, and if so what app do you use?!
I've used it, but I was disappointed in the remote control functions. Way too basic. I'll have to check out the app store to see what else is available. Thanks for the heads up on that.
I use it all the time with watch on on all my tvs in the house. Don't need a fancy remote to change channels. I love to use it at the bar or restaurant we are at. The look on people's faces when it's close to the end of the game or the winning shot and bam tv turns off....
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I used it a few times when I was out and when I first got the phone. I don't watch TV normally so I don't use it anymore.
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I used it a few times when I was out and when I first got the phone. I don't watch TV normally so I don't use it anymore.
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Same here.
It's a neat feature, but I already have a nice universal remote, so there's no great need for an under-functioned app that requires me to wake up the phone to use. Plus, I'm a sucker for hard buttons.
This seems nice
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I was thinking of buying a Logitech Harmony remote before purchasing the phone. Unfortunately, the phone won't recognize my soundbar/AV receiver (JBL Cinema SB400) so I think I'll stick with the universal remote.
Note: Did not know there were other remote control apps in the Play store so maybe I'll look into those first.
dtom2444 said:
I was thinking of buying a Logitech Harmony remote before purchasing the phone. Unfortunately, the phone won't recognize my soundbar/AV receiver (JBL Cinema SB400) so I think I'll stick with the universal remote.
Note: Did not know there were other remote control apps in the Play store so maybe I'll look into those first.
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The best app to use is Smart IR Remote for Galaxy S4. Let me tell you, this app is worth the higher price! You can virtually control everything with it and customize a remote for multiple devices, set macro functions, etc.
I use the app with my Window A/C units (Frigidaire and Whirlpool), time warner box, JVC TV, Vizio TV, Panasonic Soundbar, Panasonic Bluray player, and even this cheap Lasko oscillating fan I have!!!
Theres no need for a logitech harmony remote. This $10 app will cover everything. The Watch On app is pretty basic and I didn't use IR that much, but with the Smart IR Remote app I use IR every day.
EDIT: I can't find the Smart IR app on the play store for some reason right now, but if you search "Smart IR Remote for Galaxy S4" it's the first link to pop up.
I use it to show people with iphones what their devices can't do. In this case they can't say "I'm sure there's an app for that."
yougivemerash!!! said:
The best app to use is Smart IR Remote for Galaxy S4. Let me tell you, this app is worth the higher price! You can virtually control everything with it and customize a remote for multiple devices, set macro functions, etc.
I use the app with my Window A/C units (Frigidaire and Whirlpool), time warner box, JVC TV, Vizio TV, Panasonic Soundbar, Panasonic Bluray player, and even this cheap Lasko oscillating fan I have!!!
Theres no need for a logitech harmony remote. This $10 app will cover everything. The Watch On app is pretty basic and I didn't use IR that much, but with the Smart IR Remote app I use IR every day.
EDIT: I can't find the Smart IR app on the play store for some reason right now, but if you search "Smart IR Remote for Galaxy S4" it's the first link to pop up.
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Have to agree with this. I use watchon with this app. Though it is pulled from the play store right now for some unknown reason. I guess people will have to get it elsewhere.
I use it all the time. As my Flam Damly loses the remote every dang day.:cyclops:
trouthunter7 said:
I use it all the time. As my Flam Damly loses the remote every dang day.:cyclops:
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Yep same here with 5&3 yr olds remotes always gone. So its nice being able to control all 3 TVs ect from this. Plus the ability to navigate through my DVR and DVD players just like the real thing is bad a**.
First thing I did when I got this phone was go to walmart and started to turn al their tvs on and off and messed with the volumes. They couldnt figure out what the hell was going on. It was priceless. LOL
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First thing I did when I got this phone was go to walmart and started to turn al their tvs on and off and messed with the volumes. They couldnt figure out what the hell was going on. It was priceless. LOL
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Which app did you use?
animal7296 said:
First thing I did when I got this phone was go to walmart and started to turn al their tvs on and off and messed with the volumes. They couldnt figure out what the hell was going on. It was priceless. LOL
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LMAO... I just did this in Best Buy and Target on Saturday at the local mall hahahaa.
animal7296 said:
First thing I did when I got this phone was go to walmart and started to turn al their tvs on and off and messed with the volumes. They couldnt figure out what the hell was going on. It was priceless. LOL
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I can't believe I haven't done that yet! I'm so disappointed in myself
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As a kid, once I heard about what you could do with them, I wanted one of those Casio remote watches. They were too expensive at the time, so I never got one.
I just emailed the Dev about what happened to their app. Waiting to hear back from them.
so i found a really cool smart remote for ir blaster the app is in the playstore it works for everything tv soundbar lights xbox ect its called galaxy s4-htc one remote by TS it works with the aosp rom im on and it works great
Let us know if anybody figures out why smart ir got pulled from the market. I had just gotten all my remotes set up and flashed a new ROM and the app disappeared.
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Let's chat about the Samsung Gamepad ($79.99)
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EI-GP20HNBESTA
You can get a $30 discount on the Gamepad when buying with the Gear VR from Samsung. Enter coupon code STAVR1 at checkout to receive $30 off Samsung Gamepad with purchase of Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition.
So anyone with the Gamepad, is it really necessary? I didn't order one with my Gear VR and wondering if it will actually be much use.
I was considering the samsung gamepad for a while.... But it seems like it might have some compatibility issues with emulators, and it seems lacking a bit in terms of button placement / d-pad.
I was going to get a PS3 controller with clips, but the Note 4 didn't work with it, at least not reliably. So I sent that back.
I settled on the the Moga Hero Power instead, its $35 on amazon, I picked mine up for ~40 at target. It has two modes, legacy and current mode so it is pretty much 100% compatibile with everything, and it doubles as a phone charger in a pinch. I have really enjoyed mine; using it with PPSSPP and other games and emulators, 100% no issues. Its a little bit clicky and loud compared to some console controllers, but it feels extremely accurate.
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I settled on the the Moga Hero Power instead, its $35 on amazon, I picked mine up for ~40 at target. It has two modes, legacy and current mode so it is pretty much 100% compatibile with everything, and it doubles as a phone charger in a pinch. I have really enjoyed mine; using it with PPSSPP and other games and emulators, 100% no issues. Its a little bit clicky and loud compared to some console controllers, but it feels extremely accurate.
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Thanks for sharing this. I would roll over to Target but I don't want to miss delivery of the Gear VR . . . oh well.
Are the MOGA controllers confirmed working with the Gear VR? Someone with their unit already should test the compatibility.
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Are the MOGA controllers confirmed working with the Gear VR? Someone with their unit already should test the compatibility.
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Exactly. Hopefully, the Samsung gamepad isn't the only one that works with the VR
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MOGA
So far it seems moga pocket does not work for vr content.
Moga works ... sort of.
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So far it seems moga pocket does not work for vr content.
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I have ordered a samsung gamepad from ebay for 40 bucks, waiting to see what the difference is. As for the Moga, I have the new Pro model and in its stock for I've heard it does not work. But since I am rooted I use the Moga VK
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.sandstorm.mogaime.gui
With this app and the rooted function of selecting a keyboard to be the gamepad I have had good results with the Gear VR. So far the only app that I have found trouble with is the BLUEVR (underwater swimming) the controller works for forward, backward, left, right but the four buttons YXBA don't respond. May just need to be re-mapped but it works. Also with the moga and this app I can play all of my emulators and other non supported games. The Moga universal driver works also but I have better luck with the VK app. I will post an update to give feedback on the samsung controller.
FYI, stick to a stock ROM, I went to a custom superstockrom and now the VR wont work.
I have the Samsung gamepad and the buttons are unresponsive, the left "joypad" clicks and doesn't move smoothly, and I have to switch it off and on again, sometimes 10+ times to get the bluetooth to connect with my phone. And I've never been able to get it to connect while in VR. I always have to switch it on and get it to connect from the bluetooth screen first. If I switch the controller on while in VR I get a "Bluetooth connected" / "Bluetooth disconnected" message every 5 seconds.
I gotta say, it's the worst Samsung device I've ever owned.
Still, I CAN play games it with.
I use my ps3 controller with sixaxis and if works perfectly
Moga pro w/ ab
Ps3 controller using sixaxis as well and works great with vr
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Received my samsung controller today and personally I dislike the form factor compared to the Moga or even the PS3. The left thumb stick is stick and grinds a bit, as do the other but the left is the worst. The buttons feel like cheap clicker style buttons, With all of that the controller is nice in function with the VR, I may have been due to a bad button map on the Moga but the VR is more responsive to the samsung controller, also something to be said for the built in storage space in the VR case, the Samsung controller fits perfect. So at this point I would say its a toss up. Either way you go you are going to have some sort of issues be it feel or compatibility. Maybe once the Innovator comes off the box it will have better support for other controls. Hope this helped some.
I bought a samsung gamepad when I got my tab pro 8.4 and hated it.
I got this from ebay and in my opinion it's much much better and works well with vr.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281489880129&alt=web
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Any chance you have a name for this controller, no shipping to US on that sale. I would be interested to try it for that price.
I bought a Red Samurai controller from Gamestop for $13 and it works fine.
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Any chance you have a name for this controller, no shipping to US on that sale. I would be interested to try it for that price.
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It's a terios T-3 I tried it with the new games released yesterday and works perfectly.
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My Gamepad experience
OK, I was a bit peeved at having to buy the bundled Gamepad version of the Gear VR as the solo version was out of stock. However, now I have it I am glad I did go for the version with the Gamepad.
Firstly there a few games that you can only play with the Gamepad, "Dread Halls" for example and secondly navigating the menu system is more comfortable with it. The controls needed for the VR games are quite simplistic, so the Gamepad works well. You also get the bonus of using the Gamepad with about 45 fully compatible phone games on the Samsung Console Store and it works with many others elsewhere.
Considering the Gamepad in the UK costs about £60 you are getting it for half that price with the bundle.
So all in all it's hard not to recommend.
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http://www.gamestop.com/android/accessories/gamestick-controller/109153
Works Perfectly.
I've been using my PS4 controller over BT. Works pretty well.
I am satisfied with the Samsung Gamepad, I use the emulator PPSSPP with it.
Hey guys,
any of you using a VR headset with this phone? What's your option?
I myself like the Zeiss VR One GX, but unfortunately they don't have a drawer for Nexus 5X. Maybe in the future. Meanwhile I'm looking to some bluetooth controlled headset.
Amazon for the headset. Lightweight ear buds priced from $16 USD to close to $100
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Have you bought one?How do you feel.Could you recommend it for me.Thanks a lot.
I use this one
http://www.gearbest.com/home-gadgets/pp_169233.html
Not the greatest, but it does the job, is comfortable and is inexpensive
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I use this one
http://www.gearbest.com/home-gadgets/pp_169233.html
Not the greatest, but it does the job, is comfortable and is inexpensive
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I bought this one. Almost the same; might actually be the same under another name. I recommend it for the Nexus 5x.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Andoer-VR-V...814073?hash=item567e6631b9:g:7uAAAOSw6dNWSUtd
Would you know if Nexus 5X will be eligible for Google's VR solution, Daydream?
Xavi. said:
Would you know if Nexus 5X will be eligible for Google's VR solution, Daydream?
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I would say no, because Google has very specific ideas of smartphone displays response time. The LCD ISP probably won't be good enough.
That said, it doesn't mean the 5X can't handle VR.
I asked a similar question in the "Android N Preview" thread, and someone replied stating that the N Preview 3 has greatly boosted his VR Experience on his 5X.
I guess the 5X just won't get official Support for Daydream.
Ok so from the first time I tried a Samsung Gear VR in Best Buy about 6 months ago I was amazed at what can be experienced with such technology. Of course I don't have a phone that's compatible with the Gear VR, so I bought a VR Headset that would accept my G4. If you look for VR Headsets you'll find a lot of different information and opinions. One thing I have read a lot of people discussing is FoV (Field of View, Field of Vision). People seem to prefer larger FoV headsets, at least in general that seems to be the consensus from what I've read. Now the headset I purchased was the Shinecon VR headset because it allows you to focus the image rather than it being fixed. I need to wear reading glasses to read anything clearly about 1 to 2 feet away from me and without being able to focus I cannot see the images clearly. That was one very cool thing is that the Gear VR has focus rings so that was clear when I tried it out. I had purchased some cardboard V1 units and they were blurry for me, and I bought the ViewMaster VR Glasses and they were also blurry, as they had no way to focus them. I really enjoy my Shinecon VR headset but I was wondering how it compared to other headsets and especially the Gear VR that I had tried a while back. Recently I installed new Samsung S7 model phones and the new Gear VR in a Sprint store and got to try it again. I was SHOCKED at how strong the screen door effect was on the Gear VR. I realized something. I order to gain a better FOV, the resolution must be sacrified because they are just zooming into the screen more, and therefore the SDE (Screen Door Effect) becomes more dominant.
To illustrate this, I scanned different QR codes for different headsets and you will see that for the ones that are really higher end VR Headsets, the resolution is sacrified in order to gain a greater FOV. This isn't really any secret, and you can find it causually mentioned in some other forums, like the Google Cardboard forum on Reddit, but it seemed elusive to me at first. So for anyone wanting more info on this I thought I'd post this. I would imagine that phones with 5 to 6 inch 4K screens would be much more suitable for these higher FoV headsets. As for now, I'm VERY pleased with my Shinecon VR, although I have a BoboVR Z3 coming on Monday. The SDE is 10x more dominant on the Samsung Gear VR than on my Shinecon headset. Ultimately this is a matter of preference as to how much this influences someone's choice of headset, but what is constant is that higher FoV is acheived at the sacrifice of resolution. Hope this helps anyone understand some of these VR Headset attributes!
See attached screenshots!! :good:
I have a HooToo 3D VR headset coming in the mail tomorrow, I will let you know how it works for people that are thinking of getting into VR with their G4. Apparently you can buy a controller with it but I didn't bother with that, if it does have an opening for a otg cable I will make sure to mention that.
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Yeah these VR Headsets are great but who's really going to use them?
WAIDroid said:
Yeah these VR Headsets are great but who's really going to use them?
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Movies and possibly games but it's the new fad to hit.....just life 3D which I don't ever use on my tv lol but it could be used to look at documents on plane that may be confidential for instance
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So I finally got it in the mail and the HooToo VR headset is pretty good but the site says it doesn't support the dimensions of the LG G4 and Nexus 6P which a crock as mine fits perfectly, the headphone jack can't really be plugged in due it being a bit more off to the one side but blutooth headphones is pretty much your best bet but I will be trying a different method in a little bit to remedy this problem other than that this an extremely comfortable VR headset.
Edit: so after use for half hour watching a show, I found the LG G4 gets extremely hot and battery drain is massive, but upon further research, this is pretty much any phone with any VR headset, due to the fact that all the sensors running and the processing power needed to do two screens of the same thing at the same time, if you can find a way to keep it much cooler then your good and golden, for both battery life and performance.
I have a shinecon vr but the magnet will not hold the flap shut. Has anyone else had this problem?